Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 345

Matthew's expression softened, almost like a dad looking at his kid. "To me, you'll always be that little girl. But listen, being serious and stubborn is great for work, not so much for life." I knew why he said it, but people don't change overnight. We are who we are.

"Rea, sometimes not knowing everything brings a little happiness. You don't have to figure it all out, you know?" His words were soft, almost fatherly.

Seeing the worry in his eyes, and thinking about his illness, I nodded, even though deep down I still held onto my beliefs.

"Rea," Matthew said softly.

"Yeah?"

He shook his head. "It's nothing."

"No, it's something You've definitely got sc

back

ing on your mind," I pressed, sensing he was holding

Matthew chuckled. "Nothing gets past you, does it?"

it? Whatever secret you've got that you can't tell Lindey or Wayne, you can tell me. I'll keep it locked

Thorsten, Sasha, and their daughter, I couldn't resist. "What if it's something like... I don't know, a secret family?" Matthew nearly choked. "What

I tilted my head,

nothing," he said, shaking his head

say you're influenced by the company you keep..." I trailed off,

him in suspense for

friend doesn't mean I agree

smiled. "Relax, I was just kidding. I know you and Lindey

low. "Rea, I've been meaning to tell you...

here anymore, I want you to promise

promise me you'll keep your head up and keep

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gripped his arm tightly. "You're not going anywhere. You'll be fine. You have to be..." Matthew rested his hand gently

my head resting on the side of his bed, listening to his

point,

I woke up, Matthew was still asleep, and his jacket was draped over me. I carefully placed it back over his blanket before quietly slipping